The anchoring presence of Good Faith Magazine (formerly Nurturing Faith Journal) has long been the Bible study curriculum included in each issue. These studies provide an opportunity for individuals, small groups, and Sunday School classes to take a weekly deep dive into scripture, emerging from the waters of the Bible more informed and inspired to live faithful lives.
For well over a decade, these studies were provided by Dr. Tony Cartledge, a veteran journalist, pastor, and divinity school professor whose depth of wisdom made him a trusted leader in Sunday School classes across the nation. This year, after Tony’s retirement, Drs. Kathy and Nathan Maxwell have stepped in to offer fresh perspectives on the study of scripture.
With Kathy’s expertise in the New Testament and Nathan’s in the Old Testament, the Maxwells have faithfully stewarded Good Faith Bible Studies into a new era—one marked by the same commitment to the biblical text that Tony brought week in and week out. The Good Faith Media community is deeply grateful for the many ways Tony, Kathy and Nathan have spurred us on to deeper reflection and faithful action through the study of scripture.
We’re also excited to announce that 2026 will bring new changes to Good Faith Bible Studies. Rather than relying on a permanent slate of curriculum writers, the weekly studies will be provided by a rotating team of pastors, scholars, and lay leaders who are passionate about the biblical text.
Studies will include individual one-week lessons as well as biblical and thematic series that span multiple weeks. During the holy seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, studies will follow the Revised Common Lectionary. At other times, lessons will dip in and out of the lectionary as appropriate.
Weekly studies will have a warm, thoughtful, and grounded tone, written for lay audiences who already possess some biblical knowledge. The structure of the curriculum will strike a balance between biblical scholarship, commentary, and application. The ultimate goal for each lesson will be to encourage reflection on how each passage might shape faithful living today.
The new curriculum will continue to include a conversation guide to help small group members engage with the text—and each other—in dynamic and meaningful ways. Additionally, the Good Faith Bible Studies podcast will continue, but with a new twist.
Craig Nash, GFM’s senior editor, will host a weekly conversation about the text and lesson with a rotating slate of cohosts. The conversation will be designed to give group leaders ideas for teaching, explore questions that the lesson didn’t have space to cover, and offer insights from younger generations on how the text can shape our communities and spiritual lives.
The October-December 2025 issue of Good Faith Magazine will include the Bible study schedule for 2026, including information about curriculum writers for the January-March issue.
Bulk subscriptions to Good Faith Magazine’s Bible study curriculum are available for churches, and the resources remain free of charge to all Good Faith Advocates. More information on subscriptions and becoming a Good Faith Advocate can be found here.
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